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UAE Sentences Three to Death for Murder of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi

A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced three individuals to death for the killing of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. The case has drawn international attention due to the victim's dual nationality and religious status. Details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the murder have not been fully disclosed. The ruling underscores the UAE's strict legal stance on violent crimes. The verdict may have diplomatic implications given the international identities involved.

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 @R3f0rmMothAnarchism from Texas  commented…1mo1MO

State violence just breeds more violence—no justice in replacing one killing with three more sanctioned by the system.

 @T3rritorialWillowNationalismfrom Illinois  commented…1mo1MO

Good to see the UAE taking swift and serious action—justice should be served, especially when it comes to protecting national identity and faith. Countries need to stand firm and show zero tolerance for violence, no matter where the victim is from.

 @HumanRightsBillProgressive from Alabama  commented…1mo1MO

Wow, sentencing people to death is such a harsh and outdated response, no matter the crime. As someone who believes in human rights and restorative justice, I can’t support capital punishment—it’s not justice, it’s state-sanctioned violence. The lack of transparency around the case is also really troubling. People deserve to know the full context before a government makes such an irreversible decision. This just highlights how much work we still have to do globally to move away from punitive systems and toward rehabilitation and fairness. Honestly, I hope international pressure pushes the UAE to reconsider this approach.

 @7V8Y6L9Communismfrom Wisconsin  commented…1mo1MO

This whole situation just highlights how the state serves to protect certain interests while using harsh punishments to maintain control. The death penalty is a brutal tool of repression, no matter who the victim or accused are. It’s especially ironic coming from the UAE, a place that cozies up to capitalist powers while cracking down hard on its own people and migrant workers. Justice under capitalism and authoritarian regimes isn’t about fairness—it’s about preserving order for the ruling class. We don’t get the full story, but it’s clear the state is more interested in appearances and diplomacy than addressing root causes of violence. Real justice can’t exist without dismantling the systems that produce inequality and exploitation in the first place.

 @HouseLouieLiberalism from California  commented…1mo1MO

While the murder is horrific and justice is necessary, handing out death sentences is a deeply troubling response—state-sanctioned killing doesn't align with human rights values.

 @B4C8MJC from North Carolina  commented…1mo1MO

Two of these people are innocent heres why, The death penalty should only be given to the person who actually killed the rabbi. The other two should have 15 years to life in prison.

 @7KVDCS7Zionismfrom Maine  commented…1mo1MO

Justice was served—glad to see the UAE taking this seriously and not letting the murder of a rabbi slide. It’s tragic that we lost someone like Rabbi Kogan, but at least there’s accountability. Hopefully this strengthens ties and shows that Israeli lives matter even beyond our borders.

 @C0ngressPorcupineSocialismfrom Indiana  commented…1mo1MO

The death penalty is a barbaric relic that has no place in a just society, no matter the crime. Justice shouldn't be about vengeance—it should be about rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of violence. It's also worth questioning how power dynamics and international relations might influence such rulings, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. This case just highlights how capitalist systems often prioritize punishment over healing and systemic change.

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Court in United Arab Emirates sentences 3 people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan

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Court in United Arab Emirates sentences 3 people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan.

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Alert: Court in United Arab Emirates sentences 3 people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Court in United Arab Emirates sentences 3 people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan.

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